#B42BC9

#B42BC9

Overview

#B42BC9 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 180, 43, 201, in HSL 292.0°, 64.8%, 47.8%, and in CMYK 10.4%, 78.6%, 0.0%, 21.2%. The nearest named color is darkorchid 3.

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Color Values

HEX

#B42BC9

RGB

180, 43, 201

HSL

292.0, 64.8%, 47.8%

HSV

292.0, 78.6%, 78.8%

CMYK

10.4%, 78.6%, 0.0%, 21.2%

OKLCH

0.5708 0.2408 321.8

Properties

Color Psychology

Magenta is a stimulating, attention-commanding color that bridges passion and imagination. It represents transformation, artistic vision, and unconventional thinking. Magenta disrupts expectations and is associated with innovation and bold self-expression.

Design Usage

Medium magentas are powerful for brands that want to project creativity and boldness. They create eye-catching gradients when blended with purple or orange tones. Use sparingly as accent colors for maximum impact in otherwise restrained designs.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #B42BC9;
color: #B42BC9;
border-color: #B42BC9;
Nearest Tailwind: Fuchsia 600 #C026D3

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

5.09:1

AA Pass AAA Fail

Text on black

4.13:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #B42BC9?

RGB(180, 43, 201) · HSL(292.0, 64.8%, 47.8%) · CMYK(10.4%, 78.6%, 0.0%, 21.2%)

Does #B42BC9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

5.09:1 — WCAG AA Pass, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #B42BC9?

Use FFFFFF text on a #B42BC9 background; contrast on black is 4.13:1.